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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1954

Page

6

Beckett Admits Bad Check Counts in Mexico

Hollywood actor Scott Beckett admitted writing worthless checks totaling 1800 pesos in Tampico and other Mexican cities. He denied firing at police during a clash in Ciudad Victoria where he faced charges and a trial was set with bail decision pending. His wife faces no immediate trial decision as custody actions continue. The couple’s 2-year-old son was returned to Los Angeles with Beckett’s mother. Beckett said he planned to cover the bad checks later.

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Bank Bandits Wives Get Seven-Year Jail Terms

In Savannah, Patsy Ruth Hornbeck and Norma Jean Goldman, wives of two convicted bank robbers, were sentenced to seven years as accessories in a Citizens and Southern Bank robbery and aiding escapes. The judge cited involved acts such as handing a handcuff key and supplying a pistol.

Savannah Patsy Ruth Hornbeck Norma Jean Goldman Frank M Hogan FBI Scarlett Brewer Goldman Hornbeck Jacksonville Fla

Lasser, Income Tax Expert, Succumbs

In New York, F Jacob Kay Lasser, famed author of the popular Your Income Tax handbook and a leading tax expert outside the Internal Revenue Bureau, died in his sleep at his Beverly Hills hotel apartment at age 57 amid heart trouble. He reportedly cut his workday after a heart attack, and his annual guide outsold Gone With the Wind.

New York Jacob Kayi Lasser Beverly Lasser Internal Revenue Bureau

Carving Board and Stool Ad Highlights Prices

An advertisement describes a hardwood wall and tree board with spokes to hold a roast, priced at 3.95. It also promotes a Ragulag step stool priced at 16.95, featuring a seat and back upholstery.

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